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Campsite of Lisbon counts 130 tents in Rossio

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Briefings

On October 24, 2026, the Acampada de Lisboa organized 130 tents at Rossio Square, hosting approximately 300 protesters who planned to sleep from Saturday to Sunday. The event began at 22:00, with organizers warning of police detention starting at 00:30. Benjamim Pereira, leader of IHRU Ler Mais Antes, led the demonstration from the Marquês de Pombal statue toward Rossio, where the Acampada had gathered daily since the previous Saturday. The group demanded the reversal of the rental law, end of demolitions and evictions, and public housing increases, though specific implementation details remain unconfirmed.

Key points

• The Acampada de Lisboa organized 130 tents at Rossio Square, hosting approximately 300 protesters who planned to sleep from Saturday to Sunday.
• Benjamim Pereira, leader of IHRU Ler Mais Antes, led the demonstration from the Marquês de Pombal statue toward Rossio, where the Acampada had gathered daily since the previous Saturday.

Context

The Acampada de Lisboa is a movement advocating for housing rights, opposing the rental law and demanding public housing increases. Similar protests began in Porto on October 10 and expanded to Lisbon, though specific implementation details remain unconfirmed.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the October 24, 2026 event at Rossio Square. Specific implementation details regarding the rental law reversal, public housing increases, and the timeline of the eviction process are not confirmed by the source.

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